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. >>> today the senate will vote on whether to move ahead with the nomination of chuck hagel to be the next secretary of defense. even if hagel gets enough votes to move forward, it's unclear if his former republican colleagues will allow an immediate confirmation vote. >>> pope benedict officially steps down on thursday. cardinals are gathering in rome to choose his successor. in one of his last acts, though, as pope, benedict changed the rules of the conclave to allow it to get started as soon as they arrive. alan pizzey reports. >> reporter: the pope seems increasingly at peace as he said his last good-byes. he leaves behind a vatican beset by troubles for the next pope and for those who will choose him. britain's most senior cleric, scott scottish cardinal keith o'brien, officially resigned and then took the unprecedented step of opting out of the conclave after he was accused of inappropriate contact with three priests dating back 30 years. o'brien disputes the accusations but said he didn't want to be the focus of media attention in rome. the news came as the pope accepted a repo
. >>> today the senate will vote on whether to move ahead with the nomination of chuck hagel to be the next secretary of defense. even if hagel gets enough votes to move forward, it's unclear if his former republican colleagues will allow an immediate confirmation vote. >>> pope benedict officially steps down on thursday. cardinals are gathering in rome to choose his successor. in one of his last acts, though, as pope, benedict changed the rules of the conclave to allow it to...
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earlier, the senate number two republican hammered hagel. >> senator hagel's performance before the senate armed services committee was remarkably inept, and we should not be installing a defense secretary who's obviously not qualified for the job. and who holds dangerously misguided views on some of the most important issues facing national security policy for our country. >> reporter: meanwhile, it was smoother sailing for jack lew in the senate finance committee. he's a former white house chief of staff, also former budget director for president obama. the vote was 19-5, and next stop will be a full vote in the senate. ahead of the committee vote the finance chairman made his final pitch. >> as we will discuss today, our nation faces a number of great challenges. we need bright, dedicated individuals like these three nominees to work with us to find solutions. >> reporter: but at the the very moment, of course, we are watching the senate floor to see the procedural vote on chuck hagel's nomination. several weeks ago it got 58 votes, everybody expects it will get 60 votes, then the quest
earlier, the senate number two republican hammered hagel. >> senator hagel's performance before the senate armed services committee was remarkably inept, and we should not be installing a defense secretary who's obviously not qualified for the job. and who holds dangerously misguided views on some of the most important issues facing national security policy for our country. >> reporter: meanwhile, it was smoother sailing for jack lew in the senate finance committee. he's a former...
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in the day ahead on capitol hill the senate is expected to begin the voting process to confirm chuck hagel as defense secretary. he faced harsh criticism from house republicans who questioned him on his stance on israel and iran. many gop lawmakers signaled late monday they will end the sugar ray tactics. a confirmation vote on jack lew schedule for today. he was cast to replace timothy geiger as treasury secretary. today marks the 20th anniversary of the first bombing of the world trade center. >> a bomb in one of the towers in 1993. six people were killed. more than 1000 people hurt. six islamic instrument -- extremists were carrieconvicted in carrying out the bombing. there will be a moment of silence at 12:18 time of the explosion. >> the forecast is changing. we will be right back with what you need to know before you go. >> also, tragedy in egypt after a hot air balloon plummets to the ground. >> welcome back. you were looking at a live view and rockwell -- are loocking at oking at a live view in rockville, maryland. and >> rain >> rain gear is needed. you want some rubber boots if y
in the day ahead on capitol hill the senate is expected to begin the voting process to confirm chuck hagel as defense secretary. he faced harsh criticism from house republicans who questioned him on his stance on israel and iran. many gop lawmakers signaled late monday they will end the sugar ray tactics. a confirmation vote on jack lew schedule for today. he was cast to replace timothy geiger as treasury secretary. today marks the 20th anniversary of the first bombing of the world trade...
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chuck hagel is expected to get enough votes. two weeks ago, republicans put ahold on his nomination. but now they say they will not delay a vote. >>> also today, president obama is meeting two key senate republicans not on the sequester but to talk about immigration. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham will sit down with the president. both are members of a bipartisan group. >> here's a look at some of our top local stories this hour. take a moment to look at your screen. hope this video will lead police to the person responsible for a deadly hit and run. 20-year-old was hit around 10:30 p.m. on saturday. back in february february 16th hchlt if you have information about the vehicle, you are asked to call dc police. >>> the man accused of killing a mother and daughter in prince georges county will be retried in october. a judge declared a mistrial on a technicality. the bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen burned out car in 2009. someone testified that scott was involved in multiple home invasions but pre
chuck hagel is expected to get enough votes. two weeks ago, republicans put ahold on his nomination. but now they say they will not delay a vote. >>> also today, president obama is meeting two key senate republicans not on the sequester but to talk about immigration. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham will sit down with the president. both are members of a bipartisan group. >> here's a look at some of our top local stories this hour. take a moment to look at...
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we are expecting the final debate to start on chuck hagel's nomination for defense secretary any moment. it's been a is seven-week long battle but mainly it's been held up over politics. this first vote that will come this morning is procedural. if that moves forward, a second vote to confirm him would happen this afternoon. >>> check out the headline from "the huffington post," immigration and customs enforcement frees detainees as sequester looms. they were let out as the budget cuts loom. the president is heading to newport news, virginia, to a navy shipyard. today the impact there could be significant. late word this morning that the president will bring a local republican congressman, scott rigell, with him. obama is not seen in newport news as any sort of safe you're but rather as the leader of dysfunctional government that is playing havoc with people's lives and people are bitter. >> this is not time for a road show president. this is a time to look for someone who will leave. >> the president really ought to stop come paining and come back to the take and work with us. >> and w
we are expecting the final debate to start on chuck hagel's nomination for defense secretary any moment. it's been a is seven-week long battle but mainly it's been held up over politics. this first vote that will come this morning is procedural. if that moves forward, a second vote to confirm him would happen this afternoon. >>> check out the headline from "the huffington post," immigration and customs enforcement frees detainees as sequester looms. they were let out as the...
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. >>> chuck hagel may be confirmed today as secretary of defense, but his predecessor, leon panetta, will not be on capitol hill for the vote. anxious to retire, panetta will watch hagel's proceedings on tv from the comfort of his own home in california. >>> the senate finance committee is expected to approve the nomination of jack lew as secretary of the treasury. a confirmation vote from the full senate expected tomorrow. he replaces timothy geithner. >>> the nation's most famous surgeon general has passed away. c. everett koop was appointed by president reagan in 1981 and instrumental in changing america's views on smoking, trying to get the country to kick the habit by the year 2000. he also endorsed condoms and sex education in an effort to stop the spread of aids. he died at his home in new hampshire. dr. koop was 96 years old. >>> pope benedict has just days left as the leader of the roman catholic church and their scandal as a transition begins towards a new pope. abc's david wright reports from the vatican. >> reporter: britain's cardinal keith o'brian will not attend the co
. >>> chuck hagel may be confirmed today as secretary of defense, but his predecessor, leon panetta, will not be on capitol hill for the vote. anxious to retire, panetta will watch hagel's proceedings on tv from the comfort of his own home in california. >>> the senate finance committee is expected to approve the nomination of jack lew as secretary of the treasury. a confirmation vote from the full senate expected tomorrow. he replaces timothy geithner. >>> the...
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in the senate they are expected to finally clear the way for confirmation vote to chuck hagel who will inherit this budget mess. janet napolitano, you see her on the right there, also speaking live at the brookings institution. and then just moments ago, we heard from a fired-up john boehner who blames the stalemate on the president and the senate. >> we have moved a bill in the house twice. we should not have a move a third bill before the senate gets off their ass and begins to do something. >> i'm joined by military analyst jack jacobs. good to see you. >> good morning. >> if lawmakers can't make this march 1st deadline, $43 billion or 8% will be slushed from the pentagon budget. they have used words like devastating, dire. are they right? how significant would this be? >> very serious indeed. these are across the board cuts. i mean, there's no intelligence or intelligent decisions made on what is going to be cut. so in addition to fact -- and there's plenty of fact -- you are going to cut ammunition, fuel, repair parts for aircraft, training time. >> let's look at other things. 800
in the senate they are expected to finally clear the way for confirmation vote to chuck hagel who will inherit this budget mess. janet napolitano, you see her on the right there, also speaking live at the brookings institution. and then just moments ago, we heard from a fired-up john boehner who blames the stalemate on the president and the senate. >> we have moved a bill in the house twice. we should not have a move a third bill before the senate gets off their ass and begins to do...
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happening today a deeply divided senate could vote to confirm chuck hagel as the next secretary of defense. law makers will hold a vote to end a fill buster. the former republican senator likely has the necessary support to pass despite criticism from some of his former colleagues. also today, president obama will meet with two key senate republicans to discuss immigration reform. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham. members of a bipartisan group. >> full senate will begin debate on a gun measure. the bill bans assault weapons and blocks people who have been involuntarily committed for health reasons from owning guns. would require people to submit fingerprints for hand gun licensing. supporters say that will make it harder for people to get others to buy guns illegally. the measures violate second amendment rights. no word on if or when could face a vote. >> other stories making headlines. a man accused in the mother/daughter murders in prince georges county will have to be retried. declared a mistrial on a technicality. the bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen bur
happening today a deeply divided senate could vote to confirm chuck hagel as the next secretary of defense. law makers will hold a vote to end a fill buster. the former republican senator likely has the necessary support to pass despite criticism from some of his former colleagues. also today, president obama will meet with two key senate republicans to discuss immigration reform. john mccain and south carolina senator lindsay graham. members of a bipartisan group. >> full senate will...
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o they will vote on whether to end the filibuster on chuck hagel's nomination to be defense secretary. hagel is expected to be confirmed. >>> more evidence suggests that the secret to heart health is what you need. a just-published study finds eating a mediterranean style diet with nuts, olive oil, even some wine cuts cardiovascular death rights by 30%. spanish researchers ended the study early about five years into it, saying it would be unethical not to end the study. >>> okay, finally, a rap video featuring flashy cars, women in tight clothes, suggestive dancing, not unusual, but this rapper is 9 years old. unusual and using lyrics like coke is not a bad word. child welfare workers are taking a closer look at li'l poopy's youtube video. the boy's father told a boston tv station his son has done nothing wrong and police have not filed criminal charges or arrested the boy's father. a lawyer says it's freedom of speech. >> we have a lawyer on our panel, natalie jackson, outside the craziness, he's 9. that nice red car, he can't thrive that. the jewelry down to the belly button. i mean
o they will vote on whether to end the filibuster on chuck hagel's nomination to be defense secretary. hagel is expected to be confirmed. >>> more evidence suggests that the secret to heart health is what you need. a just-published study finds eating a mediterranean style diet with nuts, olive oil, even some wine cuts cardiovascular death rights by 30%. spanish researchers ended the study early about five years into it, saying it would be unethical not to end the study. >>>...